Design Engineer

Belcan; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Livonia, Michigan, seeks a Studio Design Engineer to be the technical bridge between design and production. This role requires overseeing complex design projects, with a minimum of 10 years in mechanical design and expertise in Catia V5. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in Engineering and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative automotive projects and requires a strong understanding of design principles and manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of mechanical design experience in product design and development.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Catia V5 Generative Surface Design and 3D modeling mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the creation of complex concept layouts and develop new designs.
• Coordinate multiple projects for overall project and component design timing.
• Run design proposal meetings to establish closure on outstanding program issues.

Skills

Proficient in Catia V5

Ability to drive resolutions of surface data issues

Ability to work both independently and as a team member

Ability to plan and organize department management tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent OEM experience

Tools

Catia V5

Job description

Overview

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Job Summary

The Studio Design Engineer will act as the technical bridge between Styling Design, Engineering, Clay Modeling, Milling, shop personnel, tooling and production functions while maintaining the studio design intent. The role will be expected to create and innovate on various challenging projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the creation of complex concept layouts and develop new designs as well as re-designs, using internal or external 3D models, clay models, sketches and verbal instructions.
• Assist in the development of both interior and exterior designs while providing feasibility information, master sections, and packaging information while working in finding common ground with cross functional teams while championing the goals of the design team.
• Advise studio team on requirements for common automotive manufacturing processes and build conditions while meeting Federal Motor Vehicles Safety Standards (FMVSS) guidelines.
• Lead groups of designers to achieve best in class results.
• Coordinate multiple projects for overall project and component design timing.
• Oversee modeling of simple or complex parts as well as dependent components.
• Define and apply Six Sigma principles and GD&T for both assemblies and dependent components.
• Run design proposal meetings to establish closure on outstanding program issues using Vis Mock-Up and TeamCenter Engineering to gather and disseminate data.
• Utilize TeamCenter Engineering as a PDM (Product Data Management) to document program milestones.

Education and Experience (required)

• Bachelor"s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) studio experience.
• Minimum 10 years" of mechanical design experience in product design and development.
• Minimum 5 years" of experience in Catia V5 Generative Surface Design (GSD), Free Form Surfacing (FFS) and 3D modeling mandatory.

Education and Experience (preferred)

• Experience with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) processes and release procedures.
• Experience in craftsmanship and systems compatibility.
• Experience in design evaluation alternatives and providing recommendations.
• Experience in Batavia, Philpot, and Descriptive Geometry and manual drafting.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities (required)

• Ability to plan and organize department management tools such as surface trackers and surface change requests while maintaining deliverables.
• Ability to drive resolutions of surface data issues and lead digital reviews.
• Ability to work within a styling studio environment, working both independently and as a team member.
• Proficient in Catia V5 for producing studio and styling data guidelines while maintaining best practices.
• Ability to comprehend dimensional variations on nominal surface gaps and flushness.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities (preferred)

• Ability to be creative and provide artistic insight to ensure the team stays consistent with driving the design process.
• Knowledge of surface changes in Surface Data Management System (SDMS).
• Knowledge of the design development and feasibility process and how they drive design through deliverables.
• Basic skills and ability in hands-on automotive tool usage and application.